Falconer, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Chautauqua County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,103
Population
1,947/sq mi density
$50,231
Median Income
$25,710 per capita
$85,700
Home Value
$139,323 Zillow
$721
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$50,231 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,700 home value, $721/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Falconer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 98.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1191°N, 79.1969°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chautauqua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bradford Regional (BFD) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0453 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1823 | LAKE ERIE | Unknown | 2.7 m | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Falconer has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").